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World

Musharraf Wins Election, Still Faces Ouster

by Philip Reeves , Scott Simon

Musharraf Wins Election, Still Faces Ouster

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World

Resentment Grows over Shiite Cleric's Militias

by Anne Garrels

Resentment Grows over Shiite Cleric's Militias

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Business

Prosecutors Pressure Lenders as Foreclosures Soar

by Chris Arnold

Prosecutors Pressure Lenders as Foreclosures Soar

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Election 2008

Collegians Get Front-Row Seats to National Politics

Collegians Get Front-Row Seats to National Politics

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Obituaries

Tapes Shed Light on Imprisoned Artist Billy McCune

Tapes Shed Light on Imprisoned Artist Billy McCune

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Sports

Baseball Playoffs Roundup

Baseball Playoffs Roundup

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Music News

Spice Girls Fans Snap Up Reunion Tickets

Spice Girls Fans Snap Up Reunion Tickets

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World

Play Challenges Lebanese to Face Past, Present

by Deborah Amos

Play Challenges Lebanese to Face Past, Present

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Music Interviews

Milman Smoulders on 'Make Someone Happy'

Milman Smoulders on 'Make Someone Happy'

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Analysis

Week in Review: Children's Health Bill, Blackwater

Week in Review: Children's Health Bill, Blackwater

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Reporter's Notebook

Politeness a Mixed Blessing for Journalist in Japan

Politeness a Mixed Blessing for Journalist in Japan

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Opinion

Blustery Sportscasters Lack Perspective

Blustery Sportscasters Lack Perspective

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News

Peruvian Lawyer and Ex-Prisoner Wins Justice Prize

Peruvian Lawyer and Ex-Prisoner Wins Justice Prize

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Books

U.S. Revolution Inspired Imitators, Fleetingly

U.S. Revolution Inspired Imitators, Fleetingly

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The Spotlight on Steroids and Sports

Jones' Reputation Tarnishes with Stunning Speed

Jones' Reputation Tarnishes with Stunning Speed

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Law

Station's Commemoration of 'Howl' Ruling Stifled

Station's Commemoration of 'Howl' Ruling Stifled

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Law

College Trustees' Art Sale Enrages Students, Staff

College Trustees' Art Sale Enrages Students, Staff

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Diversions

'Aliens in America' Pits Stereotypes, Humor

by Bilal Qureshi

'Aliens in America' Pits Stereotypes, Humor

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Movies

Ang Lee Tackles Tough Subjects in 'Lust, Caution'

Ang Lee Tackles Tough Subjects in 'Lust, Caution'

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